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Stalk
n.
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A stem or peduncle, as of certain barnacles and crinoids.
Stalk
n.
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The narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect.
Stalk
n.
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The peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans.
Stalk
n.
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An iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor.
Stalked
imp. & p. p.
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Stalking
p. pr. & vb. n.
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Stalk
v. i.
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To walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner; -- sometimes used with a reflexive pronoun.
Stalk
v. i.
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To walk behind something as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under clover.
Stalk
v. i.
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To walk with high and proud steps; usually implying the affectation of dignity, and indicating dislike. The word is used, however, especially by the poets, to express dignity of step.
Stalk
v. t.
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To approach under cover of a screen, or by stealth, for the purpose of killing, as game.
Stalk
n.
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A high, proud, stately step or walk.
Stalked
a.
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Having a stalk or stem; borne upon a stem.
Stalker
n.
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One who stalks.
Stalker
n.
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A kind of fishing net.
Stalk-eyed
a.
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Having the eyes raised on a stalk, or peduncle; -- opposed to sessile-eyed. Said especially of podophthalmous crustaceans.
Stalking-horse
n.
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A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill.
Stalking-horse
n.
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Fig.: Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense.
Stalkless
a.
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Having no stalk.
Stalky
a.
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Hard as a stalk; resembling a stalk.
Stall
v. i.
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A stand; a station; a fixed spot; hence, the stand or place where a horse or an ox kept and fed; the division of a stable, or the compartment, for one horse, ox, or other animal.
Stall
v. i.
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A stable; a place for cattle.
Stall
v. i.
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A small apartment or shed in which merchandise is exposed for sale; as, a butcher's stall; a bookstall.
Stall
v. i.
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A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
Stall
v. i.
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A seat in the choir of a church, for one of the officiating clergy. It is inclosed, either wholly or partially, at the back and sides. The stalls are frequently very rich, with canopies and elaborate carving.
Stall
v. i.
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In the theater, a seat with arms or otherwise partly inclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.
Stall
v. i.
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The space left by excavation between pillars. See Post and stall, under Post.
Stalled
imp. & p. p.
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Stalling
p. pr. & vb. n.
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Stall
v. t.
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To put into a stall or stable; to keep in a stall or stalls; as, to stall an ox.
Stall
v. t.
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To fatten; as, to stall cattle.